There are 3 ways to get from Columbia to Kinston by train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Columbia Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain Floridian
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Kinstonbus Greyhound US0652s
8h 47m$84–171Drive 239 mi
cheapest- Drive from Columbia to Kinstoncar 239 mi
4h 35m$44–63Bus
- Take the bus from Assembly & Gervais South to James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Centerbus 44
- Take the bus from Sumter Bus Stop to Raleigh Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Kinstonbus
9h 49m$46–92
Columbia to Kinston by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Columbia to Kinston is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Columbia to Kinston is to drive which takes 4h 35m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Columbia to Kinston. However, there are services departing from Assembly & Gervais South and arriving at Kinston via Sumter Bus Stop and Raleigh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 49m.
The distance between Columbia and Kinston is 318 miles. The road distance is 240.3 miles.
The best way to get from Columbia to Kinston without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 47m and costs $80 - $180.
It takes approximately 8h 47m to get from Columbia to Kinston, including transfers.
Columbia to Kinston bus services, operated by The COMET, depart from Assembly & Gervais South station.
Columbia to Kinston bus services, operated by The COMET, arrive at James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Columbia to Kinston is 240 miles. It takes approximately 4h 35m to drive from Columbia to Kinston.
There are eight+ hotels available in Kinston.
What companies run services between Columbia, SC, USA and Kinston, NC, USA?
You can take a bus from Assembly & Gervais South to Kinston via James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center, Sumter Bus Stop, and Raleigh Bus Station in around 9h 49m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Columbia Station to Raleigh Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Kinston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Kinston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Kinston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sumter Bus Stop to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Kinston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 803-255-7100
- Website
- catchthecometsc.gov
Bus from Assembly & Gervais South to James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- catchthecometsc.gov
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Sumter Bus Stop to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
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